## Game context
Mississippi State and Ole Miss met in another chapter of their long-standing in-state football rivalry, often referred to as the Egg Bowl. The matchup ended with Ole Miss defeating Mississippi State by a score of 38–19.
## Series records
When the rivalry game is held in Starkville, Ole Miss leads the series with a record of 25 wins, 15 losses and 3 ties. Since 1991, Ole Miss also holds a narrow overall edge in the rivalry at 18–17.
## Rivalry background
The football series between Mississippi State and Ole Miss began in the early 1900s and has evolved into one of the most intense rivalries in college football. The contest is commonly associated with the “Battle for the Golden Egg,” highlighting the significance of the trophy and bragging rights within the state.
### Author’s summary
This postgame note underlines Ole Miss’s 38–19 win over Mississippi State and emphasizes the Rebels’ slim but important advantage in a rivalry deeply rooted in Mississippi football history.
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